Jackpot

"Jackpot!" is a reccuring phrase in the Devil May Cry series. Usually, it is said by the protagonist of an installment just before the main antagonist is finished off. The only exception from this rule is Devil May Cry 3, where it was also said by Vergil, although he was playing at the "good side" at the moment. In actuality, "jackpot" is the grand prize in gambling.

Devil May Cry
The phrase is said by Dante at the end of his third (and final) fight with Mundus. After Trish has arrived to aid him in battle, Dante shouts "Jackpot!" before releasing his over-powered charged shot. It is the first time it is ever heard.

Devil May Cry 2
Although no one ever says "Jackpot!" in this game, Dante says "Showime!" before he rushes into battle with Arius.

Devil May Cry 3
This is possibly the most spectacular Jackpot in the series. In the end of the final fight with Arkham, brothers first slice him with their swords, and after Dante gives Ebony to Vergil, spectaculary shoot him off.


 * Arkham: "It can’t be! It cannot! Die!"
 * Vergil: "I’ll try it your way for once."
 * Dante: "Remember what we used to say?"
 * Arkham: "Don’t do it!"
 * Vergil & Dante: "JACKPOT!"

Chronologically, it is the first time it is said on-screen.

Also it should be noted that Jester once said "Bingo!" (in a scene where Dante strikes a controller with Rebellion), a term which is somewhat related to the "jackpot".

Devil May Cry 4
This time the opportunity to say the phrase falls not on Dante (as he don't participiate directly in the final battle with Sanctus) but on Nero instead. He could possiby shout "Jackpot!" if the final blow is his Buster. Then the moment of impact will be repeated twice for dramatic effect.